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Peperomia 'Red Luna'

Peperomia caperata 'Red Luna'

Supplied in a 12cm pot

Plant Highlights: Rich burgundy-red textured foliage • Compact, easy-care houseplant • Attractive year-round colour • Pet friendly • Ideal for smaller spaces

Overview

Peperomia caperata 'Red Luna' is a compact tropical houseplant admired for its richly coloured, deeply textured foliage. Its heart-shaped leaves emerge in striking shades of deep burgundy to rich red with a distinctive rippled surface, providing year-round interest without relying on flowers.

Its naturally neat, clump-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for desks, shelves, coffee tables and windowsills where space is limited. Easy to care for and slow growing, 'Red Luna' adapts well to typical indoor conditions, making it suitable for both first-time plant owners and experienced collectors.

Why We Love It

• Deep burgundy foliage provides year-round colour.

• Distinctive rippled leaves add texture and contrast.

• Compact habit is ideal for smaller indoor spaces.

• Easy-going and well suited to beginners.

• Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Light

Place in bright, indirect light to maintain the richest foliage colour. Avoid prolonged direct sunshine, which can scorch the leaves.

Watering

Allow the top layer of compost to dry slightly before watering thoroughly, ensuring excess water drains away freely. Reduce watering during winter as growth naturally slows.

Compost

Grow in a free-draining houseplant compost in a pot with drainage holes to help prevent excess moisture around the roots.

Humidity and Temperature

Average household humidity is generally sufficient, although naturally humid rooms such as bright bathrooms are appreciated. Maintain temperatures between 18°C and 24°C where possible and protect from cold draughts or temperatures below 10–12°C.

Feeding

Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser. Feeding is generally unnecessary during autumn and winter.

Routine Care

Remove any ageing or damaged leaves as required and wipe the foliage occasionally to keep it free from dust. Repot only when the plant becomes root-bound.

Perfect For

• Desks and home offices.

• Shelves and bookcases.

• Coffee tables.

• Bright bathrooms.

• Small indoor plant collections.

Good to Know

Peperomia caperata 'Red Luna' is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it an excellent choice for many pet-friendly homes. Its compact size and slow growth mean it requires very little pruning and only occasional repotting.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 12cm nursery pot.

• Evergreen indoor foliage plant.

• Best grown in bright, indirect light.

• Ideal for shelves, desks, windowsills and other compact indoor displays.